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Brown Memorial Foundation

Invitation Only

Abilene, Kansas · EIN 48-0573809 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$43K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$300
Total assets$35.5M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $550.

From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Arts & Culture2
  • Education2
  • Children & Youth1
  • Disability Services1
  • Human Services1
  • Youth Sports1

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Kansas.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Dickinson County Historical SocietyAbilene, KSJohn gruber toy room/heritage center$1,300
Church Women United % Deanna WhitehairAbilene, KSChristmas aid$1,250
Neighor to NeighborAbilene, KSSupport services$1,200
Abilene Trap Shooting ClubAbilene, KSSupport services$1,000
Community Foundation of Dickinson CountyAbilene, KSCEO fund$1,000
Abilene Area Food Pantry Clothing & Thrift ShopAbilene, KSSupport services$800
The Hope CenterAbilene, KSSupport services$650
Hope LivesAbilene, KSSupport services$550
Meals on WhealsAbilene, KSSupport services$550
Hospice of Dickinson CountyAbilene, KSSupport services$525
Love Chloe FoundationSalina, KSSupport services$500
Cedar HouseAbilene, KSSupport services$350
Elsie Brooks Memorial Cancer FundAbilene, KSSupport services$350
Casa of the 8Th Judicial DistrictJunction City, KSSupport services$325
Toys for TotsAbilene, KSSupport services$300
Dickinson County 4-H FoundationAbilene, KSAchievement banquet$300
Kansas Historical FoundationSalina, KSMembership/Ks museum of history$300
Dickinson County Heritage CenterAbilene, KSSupport services$250
Kansas Kids in Crisis FoundationAbilene, KSSupport services$250
Salvation Army %Presbyterian ChurchAbilene, KSSupport services$250
Safe Night After Prom Abilene High SchoolAbilene, KSAfter prom activities for students$200
Abilene Cemetary AssociationAbilene, KSSupport services$200
Abilene Convention & Visitors BureauAbilene, KSFlags for programs$200
Girl Scouts of Kansas HeartlandWichita, KSSupport services$200
Grant Township Rural Fire DeptAbilene, KSSupport services$200
Quality of Life CoallitionAbilene, KSSupport services$200
Ksds Assistance Dogs IncWashington, KSSupport services$150
Wild Bill Disc GolfChapman, KSGolf tournament$150
National Fire Safety Council Inc %Abilene Fire DeptAbilene, KSFire prevention program$120
Arts Council of Dickinson CountyAbilene, KSMembership suppport$75
Ahs Booster ClubAbilene, KSSupport activities$50
Crime Stoppers of Dickinson CountyAbilene, KSSupport services$50

The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($29,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$42,79539
2024$44,92539
2023$35,69237

Sources

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